2 Bat Algorithm (BA)
2.1 Bat algorithm (BA)
2.1.1 Behavior of bats
Bats are fascinating animals in that they are the only mammals with wings and they
also have advanced capability of echolocation [1]. Most bats use echolocation to a cer-
tain degree; among all the species, microbats are a famous example, as microbats use
echolocation extensively while megabats do not. Most microbats are insectivores. Mi-
crobats use a type of sonar, called echolocation, to detect prey, avoid obstacles, and
locate their roosting crevices in the dark. These bats emit a very loud sound pulse and
listen for the echo that bounces back from the surrounding objects. Their pulses vary in
properties and can be correlated with their hunting strategies, depending on the species. ...